What’s going on in the Modesto region? A lot, here’s a look

Opera Modesto presents classic production. 7:30 p.m. May 3, 2 p.m. May 5. $20-$89.

Christian artist. 5 p.m. $29-$39

Central Catholic High School Dance performance. 7 p.m. $14-$18.

The Brigham Young University Singers present a choral concert that ranging from Renaissance motets to African-American spirituals. 7 p.m. $10.

Modesto Symphony Orchestra. 8 p.m. $39-$94.

Funstrummers. 10:45 a.m.-noon Mondays. Modesto Senior Center, Bodem and Scenic. Free for seniors. 209-505-3216. www.Funstrummers.com.

Funstrummers. Songbooks provided. 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays. Trinity Telle Classrooms, 1600 Carver Road, Modesto. Donation. 209-505-3216. www.Funstrummers.com.

Men’s barbershop-style a cappella chorus rehearsals. 7-9:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Mancini Hall, 718 Tuolumne Blvd., Modesto. 209-524-6139.

Women’s four-part a cappella chorus rehearsals, 7-9:30 p.m. Mondays. Congregation Beth Shalom, 1705 Sherwood Ave., Modesto. 209-303-7053. www.riverlightschorus.com

Brief ukulele lessons and tips. Other acoustic instruments welcome. 10 a.m.-noon Thursdays. Carnegie Arts Center, 250 N. Broadway, Turlock. Free. 209-634-3311 or 209-667-2272.

9:15 a.m.-noon Fridays at College Avenue Church 1341 College Ave,m Modesto. Donation. 209-505-3216; www.Funstrummers.com

Thursdays and Fridays, Sandy Maule. The Fruit Yard, 7948 Yosemite Blvd. Modesto. www.thefruityard.com

May 4, Hwy 99 band; May 6, Blue Monday with Eric Bensen and the Ultra Lounge Band; May 11, Fall Risk; May 13, Poetry reading with Stella Beratlis and open mic; May 16, Modesto Art Walk; May 18, Tony and the Tough Times; May 22, Ashman Davis, Rogers and friends; May 24, David Dow and friends; May 25, Pryor Engagement with Johnathan Pryor; May 31, Valley Jazz company. Thursdays, David Dow and friends. Barkin’ Dog Grill, 940 11th St., Modesto. 209-572-2341.

Mountain Melody concert series. 4 p.m. May 4, Union Congregational Church, 1141 South Main St., Angels Camp, $10. 2:30 p.m. May 5, Ayrael Vieux Winery, 1690 Monge Ranch Road, Douglas Flat, $10. www.mountainmelody.org

St. James Concert Series. 3 p.m., Red Church, Sonora. $6-$20. http://sjconcertseries.org.

City of Livingston Recreation Department Spring Concert Series at Memorial Park (except May 13). Food trucks on site; 6 p.m. May 6, The Rhythm Blenders; May 13, Livingston Middle School and Livingston High School; May 20, Mike Hammar and the Nails; June 3, Cynthia Huddleston-Bennett and the Soul Galaxy; June 10, Los Kinos and Grupo Inkietud; June 17, Steve Johnson & Those BOBtones; June 24, Clint McFadden and McFunky. 209- 394-8830.

Grammy-winning singer. 7:30 p.m. Turlock Community Theatre, 1574 E Canal Drive. $49-$79. turlocktheatre.org

The festival features films that provide multifaceted representations of underrepresented groups through a variety of critical topics, including activism, social justice, power, privilege, and oppression. See website for details.

The story of Zain (Zain al Rafeea), a Lebanese boy who sues his parents for the “crime” of giving him life. 1 p.m. $9.

Follows 30 years in the life of a great artist – loosely based on Gerhard Richter.

A documentary about World War I with never-before-seen footage to commemorate the centennial of Armistice Day, and the end of the war.

Classic film 7 p.m. $11.

Comedy with openers Serena Gamboa and Anthony K. 7 p.m. $38.50.

Explores the formative years of the orphaned author. $9-$11.

Variety show featuring local acts presenting numbers from favorite musical theater performances, skits, dance and much more. 7 p.m. April 26-27 and May 3-4, 2 p.m. April 28 and May 5. $15 general, $20 reserved. West Side Theater, 1331 Main St., Newman. www.westsidetheatre.org.

A progressive white couple’s proud liberal sensibilities are put to the test when their daughter brings her black fiancé home to meet them. 2 p.m. Wednesdays-Thursdays and Saturdays-Sundays; 7 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays. East Sonora Theatre, 13891 Mono Way, Sonora. $20-$25. www.sierrarep.org.

If to live is to suffer, then Joseph Douaihy is more alive than most. With unexplained chronic pain and the fate of his reeling family on his shoulders, Joseph’s health, sanity, and insurance premium are on the line. 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays. Prospect Theater Project, 1214 K St., Modesto. $10-$25. prospecttheaterproject.org.

7:30 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays 2 p.m. Sundays. Playhouse Merced, 452 W. Main Street, Merced. $10-$22. 209-725-8587.

May 9, Art Walk in downtown Turlock, 5-8 p.m.

April through August, works by Geneva Season. May 16, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. Gallery hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday. 1224 K St., Modesto.

Through May 31, “Flowers and Still Life.” May 16, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. Gallery hours: 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday-Friday; noon-4 p.m. Saturday. 1015 J St. Modesto. Free. ccaagallery.org

May 16, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. modestoartwalk.com.

Gustine Museum Historical Society presents “Boxes, Bags and Buttons, Oh My!” Gallery hours: 1-4 p.m. Thursday and Sunday. 397 Fourth St. www.gustinehistoricalsociety.org.

Ongoing, Mary A. Scheinuck, Waldemar “Walt” Scheinuck and other California artists. Gallery hours: Open by appointment. 18091 Hart Lane, Manteca.

Ongoing, exhibits of a county recorder’s office, a general store and a re-created blacksmith shop. Gallery hours: noon-4 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. 1402 I St., Modesto. Free.

Ongoing artists exhibit. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. 1031 W. Orangeburg Ave., Modesto.

Through June 5, “At the Pacific Edge” with artist reception 5-8 p.m. April 13. 140 S Washington St., Sonora.

Through May, The Hughson Community Photography Project. 1100 H St., Modesto.

Ongoing, 10 local artists. Exhibit hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday. 4459 Spyres Way, Suite A, Modesto.

Juried exhibition celebrating the best in pastels. Artist Terri Ford judges.

Juried, all media exhibition that seeks to celebrate the variety and importance of agriculture in the Central Valley. Lobby Galleries.

New Lobby Galleries exhibition. 5-8 p.m.

Willow Creek Lounge: May 3, Marisol Guizar & Mariachi Santa Maria; May 4, Arizona Jones; May 9, Dusty Roads; May 10, Sun Kings; May 11. . 19400 Tuolumne Road N., Tuolumne.

16929 Chicken Ranch Road, Jamestown. 209-984-4806. www.chickenranchcasino.com.

711 Lucky Lane, Coarsegold.

May 12, Robin Trower; May 19, Arnel Pineda with Asia’s Nightingale and Lani Misalucha. 12222 New York Ranch Road, Jackson.

www.jacksoncasino.com.

Walks, aerobics, tai chi, music, demonstrations and more usher in Older Americans Month. There will be community booths, a pet parade, Bingo and more from 8 a.m.-noon. East La Loma Park, 2001 Edgebrook Drive, Modesto. Free. www.healthyagingassociation.org.

Mark Modesto native George Lucas’ phenom film “Star Wars” with lightsaber battles and live music from the Lodge Pole Pickers. 3 p.m. Tenth Street Plaza, downtown Modesto.

South Modesto Businesses United presents this annual parade on Crows Landing Road, spanning from Olivero Road to Glenn Avenue with floats featuring local businesses, youth groups, horses and more. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. 209-604-4167.

Live entertainment, a car and truck show, food booths, crafts and collectibles, exhibits and more. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. Downtown Ceres. Free. www.ceresstreetfaire.org.

The annual event features skydivers, butterfly releases, a parade, children’s activities, art, entertainment and more. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday in downtown Mariposa, Highway 140 at Highway 149. www.mariposabutterflyfestival.net.

Taco trucks and restaurants join to make street and gourmet tacos. Luchalibre wrestling, Chihauhau races, beer and more. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. 11th Street, Modesto. $10 advance. modestotacofest.com.

50th annual celebration of Jewish food and culture with food, music, bake sale, gift shop. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Congregation Beth Shalom, 1705 Sherwood Ave., Modesto. $12-$18. www.cbsmodesto.org.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3199. 7-11 a.m. Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall, 2801 W. Hatch Road, Modesto. $8. 209-537-3360.

Friday night dinner by VFW Post 3199. 4-7 p.m. Fridays. Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall-Modesto, 2801 W. Hatch Road. $6-$10. 209-537-3360.

Presented by Northern Mariposa County History Center. 8-11 a.m. second Sundays. Coulterville School House, Broadway and Cemetery. $5 adults; $3 children.

Hosted by Ripon VFW Post 1051. 5:30-7 p.m. Fridays. Veterans of Foreign Wars, 12455 W. Ripon Road, Ripon. Small donation required. 209-599-6815.

Hosted by VFW 1051 of Ripon. Chicken strips, burgers, fish or shrimp with fries. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Wednesdays. 12455 W. Ripon Road, Ripon. Small donation required. 209-599-6815.

11 a.m. first Tuesdays through May. My Garden Cafe, Whitmore Avenue, Ceres. $12.

VFW Auxiliary weekly hamburger nights. 5-8 p.m. Fridays. Veterans of Foreign Wars, 1405 E. Linwood Ave., Turlock. $2-$6.50. 209-668-9710.

Livingston VFW monthly hamburger night. 5-7 p.m. last Thursdays. Livingston Veterans Memorial Hall, 1605 Seventh St. $2-$4.50. 209-394-2059. www.vfwlivingston.com.

Carnival treats. Proceeds benefit Stanislaus County veterans. 5-8 p.m. Fourth Fridays. Stanislaus Veterans Center, 3500 Coffee Road, Modesto. 209-343-6292.

Hosted by Fraternal Order of Eagles. 8-11 a.m. first Sundays. Eagles Hall, 126 Camellia Way, Modesto. $6. 209-577-2298.

Salad bar, no-host bar. Hosted by the Fraternal Order of Eagles. 5 p.m. social; 7 p.m. dinner first Fridays. Eagles Hall, 126 Camellia Way, Modesto. $12. 209-577-2298.

Veterans and their guests are invited to join the Veterans Foundation of Stanislaus County for Happy Hour Fridays. 4:30 p.m. Fridays. Stanislaus Veterans Center Lounge at Coffee & Sylvan. 209-484-7166.

8 a.m.-noon first Sundays. IOOF Hall, Main Street, Knights Ferry. $5.

Monthly luncheon. 11:15 a.m. third Wednesdays. Denair Community Center, 3850 N. Gratton Road. 209-632-0011. www.sirinc.org.

Lafayette Lodge #65. Ham and cheese omelet, sausage, biscuits and gravy, all-you-can-eat pancakes with coffee and orange juice. 8-11 a.m. second Sundays. IOOF Hall, 30018 Yosemite Blvd., La Grange. $6 adults, $3 ages 6-12, Free under age 6 free. 209-853-2128.

Social club for seniors age 65-plus. 8-8:30 a.m. Sundays. Perkos, Oakdale Road and Sylvan Avenue, Modesto. 209-576-0279.

A variety of vendors. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursdays and Saturdays. 16th Street between H and I streets. modestocfm.com.

8 a.m.-1 p.m Saturdays, Main Street from Palm to Center streets.

Black Hat Foundation host 28th annual formal dinner and ball. 6 p.m. Black Oak Casino Resort Hotel in Tuolumne. $95. 209-288-2882.

11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, May 4, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 1528 Oakdale Road, Modesto. Call 209-402-3017 for ticket information.

11:30 a.m. McHenry Mansion, 906 15th St., Modesto. $30, reservations required by May 7 at 209-522-1739.

Turlock Garden Club features five homes with unique gardens. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. $10-$20. 209-620-3123.

8 a.m.-3 p.m. Modesto Library, 1500 I St. modestolibraryfriends.org

West Modesto Community Collaborative (WMCC) presents event on mental health featuring Dr. Paul Golden MD, Mrs. Lynn Padlo, and a preview of the documentary “Madness Revealed.” 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. 601 S. Martin Luther King Drive, Modesto. $25 includes lunch. Email mhenry@westmodestocollaborative.com.

Self-guided tours of four uniquely designed homes – inside and out. Benefits Carnegie Arts Center. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Various homes in Turlock. $30. www.CarnegieArtsTurlock.org

Annual event. Cosplay contest. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Clarion Inn Conference Center, 1612 Sisk Road, Modesto. $7, free ages 12 and under.

American Legion Modesto Post 74 annual event benefits Modesto Junior College Nurses in Training. 9 a.m. putting contest, 10 a.m. shot gun start. Nine hole, four-person team, $45 barbecue lunch, non-golfers $10 lunch, 209-965-4713.

Spinning, weaving, knitting, crocheting – anything fiber related. Visitors are welcome. 2 p.m. www.mlwsguild.org.

Dancing and socializing. Different themes monthly. 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Riverbank Community Center, 3600 Santa Fe St. $4 members; $6 nonmembers; $12 annual membership. 209-521-7194.

7:30-10 p.m. Wednesdays. Turlock Senior Center, 1191 Cahill St.

Social time for singles age 50 and older. 5:30 p.m. first and third Fridays. Bel Piatto Restaurant, 1000 Kansas Ave., Modesto. 209-883-2685.

Dances on Tuesdays. Live band, Rock’n Country, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Tuesdays; doors open at 9. Modesto Senior Center, 211 Bodem St. Day: $5 members, $7 nonmembers. 209-534-7663.

Monthly dances. 7-10 p.m. second Saturdays. Odd Fellows Hall, 6941 Hughson Ave., Hughson. $5 members; $7 nonmembers. 209-614-8048.

7-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Oakdale Grange Hall, Lambuth and F streets. $4. 209-526-4452.

Dance to Bonnie and the Boys Out Back Band. 10 a.m-1:30 p.m. Stanislaus Veterans Center Hall, Coffee Road and Sylvan Avenue. $5, supports the Veterans Foundation of Stanislaus County. 209-343-6292.

Square dance club workshop nights. 7-9 p.m. Wednesdays. American Legion Hall, 75 Bothun Road, Turlock. 209-620-6919. www.facebook.com/turlock.steppinpards.

Potluck meal with prizes. Noon-6 p.m. second Sundays; noon to 6 p.m. fourth Sundays. Hughson Senior Center, 2307 Fourth St. $2 door; $8 membership. 209-538-0362.

Workshop Wednesdays 6:30 p.m. Dances 7 p.m. Saturdays. Open to singles, couples and children ages 8 and up. 7 p.m. Oakdale Grange Hall, Lambuth and F streets. 209-556-8524 or 209-681-2699.

Argentine tango practice. Socialize and practice your tango. 8-10 p.m. Tuesdays. Urbano California Grill, 1016 H St., Modesto. Free. 209-522-1571. www.modestotango.com.

Hutton's Hamlet Summer Youth Theater has limited slots open for four summer plays. Last opportunity to register. 149 Church Avenue, Oakdale. Call 209-848-1216.

This story was originally published May 2, 2019 at 5:22 PM.